Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in Fog

Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States. The station was established in 1771 and was the 10th of 11 light stations established prior to the American Revolution. The first tower was a shingled wooden structure with an iron lantern and copper roof. Its light source was thr…
Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located within Fort Constitution in New Castle, New Hampshire, United States. The station was established in 1771 and was the 10th of 11 light stations established prior to the American Revolution. The first tower was a shingled wooden structure with an iron lantern and copper roof. Its light source was three copper oil lamps.
  • Location: Portsmouth Harbor, Piscataqua River, New Castle, New Hampshire
  • Height: 48-foot (15 m)
  • Area: less than one acre
  • Built: 1804
  • Built by: United States Lighthouse Board
  • Architect: James Chatham Duane
  • Architectural style: Late Victorian
Data from: en.wikipedia.org